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Coles underpay staff by $20 million

Coles are the latest company to find themselves embroiled in an underpayment scandal. The supermarket giant was found to have underpaid both supermarket and liquor (salaried) managers by up to $20 million over a six year period. The error was announced in the retailer’s 2020 half-yearly results, released this morning, in which they stated their […]

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Why more of us will order milk from the couch

There’s even more chances to fix your late night snack cravings or save tomorrow’s breakfast – and you don’t even have to leave the couch. BP Australia have expanded their Couchfood home delivery service to 120 stores after partnering with Deliveroo. Launched last year (initially available through UberEats), the on-demand service allows customers to order

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Top five stories of the year

As the year draws to a close C&I take a look back on the stories that got you clicking in 2019. And reflecting Australia’s insatiable appetite for sweet treats, two of the biggest stories of the year were chocolate related. Taking out the top spot was Arnott’s release in April of chocolate blocks featuring its

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Healthy snacks make for healthy sales

As the health and wellness trend continues to bring rapid change to the convenience landscape, the snacking category has found itself front and centre of the ongoing transformation. Healthy snack foods with a high nutritional value, such as muesli bars, protein bars and dried fruit and nuts are quickly growing in importance as some of

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The future is automated for c-stores

futurThe future for convenience stores is tech-focussed, customised and environmentally sustainable according to research group Nielsen. Releasing a summary of their top seven predictions earlier this month, Neilsen’s SVP of retail and US industry relations Jeff Williams has set out the seven trends he believes will shape the industry’s future. Among his top picks is

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Stock Box to land in right hands

  Product sampling program Stock Box have devised a brilliant way to target 3,000 Millennial and Gen Z students – by delivering goods directly to university students. The program will provide eight spots per box for products, which will be provided to Deakin University who renew their membership with the students association (DUSA) in early

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Non dairy the trend convenience can’t ignore

As non-dairy milks continue to rise in popularity, they are having an ever-growing impact in the convenience store fridge. And as they become more mainstream and adapted into the diets of consumers alongside dairy products and not just as an alternative, the trend is only set to grow. According to industry research firm IBISWorld, revenue

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Shoppers to spend big in pre Christmas frenzy

If you’ve left your Christmas shopping until the last moment, you’re in good company. Australian shoppers are expected to make a collective mad rush to retailers this week, with the National Retail Association forecasting a shopping frenzy as customers scramble to finalise (or for many, begin) their shopping. And they’re expected to arrive at retailers

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Arnott’s to release two very ‘Aussie’ flavours

They’re the beloved snack that divided a nation with their infamous ‘new’ release three years ago. But their latest release will no doubt be very welcome news to hungry stomachs across the country. The biscuit brand are continuing their Aussie Legends Range, which last year released hit flavour Vegemite and cheese, with two new bold

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New app EzySt a win for consumers

A new app developed by former Caltex executives is promising to deliver bowser relief to motorists. The EzySt app, described as a ‘digital marketplace for the petrol-convenience industry’, collates cheaper than advertised petrol prices and retailer specials into the free app, which its creators claim could save users up to 30c per litre. Developed by

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Formula company Nuchev now ASX listed

Infant formula manufacturer Nuchev are now listed on the ASX. The company behind the popular Oli6 goat milk formula range, launched in 2013, is worth $105 annually. The brand, which first launched as a pharmacy-channel brand in 2013, has seen a rapid growth after netting a multimillion national distribution deal with Coles earlier this year.

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